Per Diem Histotechnologist

Job Description

Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the Pathologist.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepares sections of human tissue for examination by accurately accessioning and grossing specimens.
• Operates all laboratory equipment, Microtome, Tissue processor, Stainers used to prepare tissue for microscopic exam for review by the Pathologist.
• Accurately labels specimens/slides.
• Appropriately stains slides.
• Performs special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and laboratory computers.
• Keeps accurate records including but not limited to equipment daily maintenance and repair, QA and QC records, temperature and equipment charts, safety procedures, training, exposure, and waste management.
• Examines slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation and stain quality meet laboratory requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for keeping work area clean, neat and organized. Completes thorough cleaning at the end of work period.
• Prepares chemicals and stains for performing tests. Uses all chemicals following safety procedures. Maintains accurate and adequate inventory of reagents and supplies. Tracks utilization and expiration dates.
• Understands and follows all laboratory accreditation standards, OSHA, EPA and CLIA standards. Maintains educational credits and other requirements for licensure.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality, demonstrates attention to detail; improves processes.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor degree (AS/BS) or equivalent in Science from two/four year college. or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience to allow ASCP certification.
• H.T. or H.T.L. (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write technical procedures. Ability to speak effectively to pathologists, customers and employees of organization.
• Grossing experience required, must qualify under CLIA regulations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to use weight scales and metric measurements.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving computers, equipment, or procedures.
• Familiar with Microsoft office and all Windows programs.
• Written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter.
• Ability to be friendly, empathic and an adept communicator.
• Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.
• Travel to various practice locations may be required and will require ability to drive, valid driver's license and use of own reliable transportation.